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01-15-2009, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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some photos of my recent interior work
Though I was pretty sick over the holidays, I did manage to get a bit of interior work accomplished. The largest project was painting. I had some difficulty with the primer (XIM) in that it dried a bit too quickly - making it difficult to work with, especially at the end cap. I recovered the gaucho's in slipcover style. I could have done this much better - using piping and all - but I wanted the job done quickly and, in case my dogs make a total mess of it, I didn't want a tedious job ruined. I also started on my new drapes. The first pair is up in the living room - shirred onto a rod left by the PO - but I intend to pleat the top and secure it to a more modern rod. To me, this preliminary work looks so different. But, when I look at before/after pics on my camera, it's only a slight change. I've got lots more to do - in due time.
living area BEFORE
living area AFTER (paint, upholstery, curtains)
sleeping area BEFORE
sleeping area AFTER (paint, upholstery, wall cover)
bath BEFORE
bath AFTER (paint)
ceiling AFTER
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01-15-2009, 07:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 25' Classic
Oro Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 835
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You do fantastic work; your trailer looks great. Thank you for posting your pics.
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Kistler & Brenda
2002 Classic 25'
2003 Expedition EB 5.4L, AWD, AdvanceTrac Class IV hitch pkg. Reese dual cam/Prodigy
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01-15-2009, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Looks great! So much brighter inside!
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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01-15-2009, 07:57 AM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Really nice.. What a difference.
Vin
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01-15-2009, 08:00 AM
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1953 Flying Cloud
1953 21' Flying Cloud
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,034
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This shows a little paint goes a long ways. Great job
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01-15-2009, 08:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1987 23' Sovereign
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 82
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Slipcover
Can you share more about how you made your gaucho slipcovers?
Your Airstream looks very fresh now! You've done a great job.
Judy
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01-15-2009, 08:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwvastine
Can you share more about how you made your gaucho slipcovers?
Your Airstream looks very fresh now! You've done a great job.
Judy
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Sure - see this thread http://www.airforums.com/forums/f39/...fun-47310.html for more details and pictures of the work (sorry the pics are all different sizes). If you want more details, let me know. I did it very quickly and not at all like my grandmother taught me!
Laura
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01-15-2009, 08:33 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1987 23' Sovereign
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 82
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Thanks
The bed in ours is one that the back rest flips over to become the front of the bed-quite a feat of engineering but I'm going to try and slipcover it. I got a quote of $500 to reupholster, that's more that we have to spend right now. I found some suedelike fabric on sale at JoAnn's for $3/yd and bought 6 yds. I've done other simple upholstering before so I''ll try it and if it doesn't work, I'm only out $18 and my time.
I love the blue/brown floral you've chosen for walls.
Judy
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01-15-2009, 08:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Ottawa
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 587
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Beautiful! I love the colours - and I really like that blue fabric.
I noticed the white fabric in the sleeping area. Your dogs must be much better behaved than mine! That white wouldn't last very long in my world...
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[SIZE=1]Michelle & family
[COLOR=Blue] 2005 28' International CCD
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01-15-2009, 09:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Macfrodge
Your dogs must be much better behaved than mine! That white wouldn't last very long in my world...
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I can't even have carpet with my two! I need a trailer that can be hosed out!
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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01-15-2009, 09:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Macfrodge
Beautiful! I love the colours - and I really like that blue fabric.
I noticed the white fabric in the sleeping area. Your dogs must be much better behaved than mine! That white wouldn't last very long in my world...
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I don't know how long I expect it to last .... didn't spend too much $$$ or time on it for that reason. The reason I decided to try it is because I have had so much luck with OxiClean! It seems to work really well thus far.
Thanks for all the nice comments. None of the projects are done quite as well as I would like, but I felt rushed (self-imposed) for some reason .
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01-18-2009, 09:09 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2022 16' Basecamp
Columbia Falls
, Montana
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 108
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What kind of paint did you use on the interior walls? Our 1970 could use some freshening up, too, but I've just been afraid of painting!
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01-18-2009, 09:29 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,702
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Nice job, Laura. It is much brighter. Those old cushions look like a mattress you'd see on a pile of stuff thrown out by the curb, so this is a tremendous improvement. So stop telling us how bad a job you've done. Even a guy can see you do good work. Makes me think maybe we should paint the fake wood on the partitions, but I think we'll wait a decade or so.
Gene
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01-18-2009, 09:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1969 31' Sovereign
atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 110
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Very nice work - looks great
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01-19-2009, 06:01 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1994 34' Excella
Mount Vernon
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 261
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Looks good. I really like the strip down the center of the ceiling.
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01-19-2009, 06:14 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
sioux city
, Iowa
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 205
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Great job, such a change!!
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01-19-2009, 06:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,480
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MTsafari
What kind of paint did you use on the interior walls? Our 1970 could use some freshening up, too, but I've just been afraid of painting!
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I read lots of posts here and noticed that the primer of choice was Sherwin Williams Bonding Primer. I used XIM - at the recommendation of the SW manager. I had some difficulty with the XIM primer and wonder if the Bonding Primer would have been better.....After double cleaning with TSP, and light sanding (120 grit) of the end cap, I put on (2) coats of the XIM primer. Then I put on (2) of Sherwin Williams Duration (lowVOC) laytex. I sure hope it all sticks!
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03-05-2009, 01:52 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
concord
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 9
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Does anyone know where I can get a rear tub and vanity for my 1972 Landyatch
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03-05-2009, 03:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by csaweeks
Does anyone know where I can get a rear tub and vanity for my 1972 Landyatch
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You'd have to find a "donor trailer" that's similar in year to yours. New replacements aren't available...
Shari
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03-05-2009, 03:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 31' Sovereign
Charlottetown
, PEI
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 86
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Very bright and airy. New life for your Airstream. You did pretty good for being sick! I wouldn't accomplish that over Christmas break if I was on speed.
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